Manimala, India – December 2024 - On 28 December 2024, Salesian Jude Jojy received the sacrament of orders according to the Syro-Malabar rite in the Holy Magy Forane parish of Manimala, Kerala, India. This priestly ordination is the response to a call from the Lord begun at the age of 15, inspired by the charism of Don Bosco. From his aspirantate in 2011 in Kerala, through the studies of Philosophy and Commerce, the new priest Jude Jojy showed an unshakable vocation towards religious life. In 2018, motivated by the love of Jesus and the desire to serve young people, he left his home Province of Bangalore, India (INK) to join the Salesian Province of the Antilles (ANT). His experience as a practical trainee in the Dominican Republic and his theological studies in Mexico strengthened his Salesian commitment.

(ANS - Vatican) - The Holy Father has appointed the Most Reverend Sister Simona Brambilla, M.C., as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, who was previously the Secretary of the same Curial Institution.

The Holy Father has appointed His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, S.D.B., as Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, who was formerly the Rector Major of the Salesian Society of Saint John Bosco.

(ANS – Tirupattur) – The third day of the South Asian Salesian Youth Movement Fest (SYM’ 2024) was a vibrant blend of reflection, engagement, and cultural exchange, bringing together young people to deepen their faith and spirituality while celebrating their diverse cultures. The day was rich with activities designed to foster unity, growth, and joy among the participants.